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Bring your kids to the Children’s Museum and they won’t want to leave!

The Museum lets the kids travel the world, while enriching their lives and broadening their experience by exploring other cultures through exhibitions, costumes, hands-on props, and artifacts, including an extraordinary assortment of toys and games.

They can clamber aboard a lavishly decorated Pakistani bus and a three-wheeled auto rickshaw from Thailand. Or step inside a Bedouin tent and homes from India, Indonesia and Mexico. The Museum’s diversity and richness engage children of all ages, allowing them to explore and learn through play at their own pace.

It’s a fun, memorable first step in a child’s understanding of the arts, culture and history.

The Canadian Children’s Museum is located inside the Canadian Museum of History. Admission Fees to the Canadian Museum of History include access to the Children’s Museum, special exhibitions and to all the Museum’s galleries.

Focus on fun at the Children’s Museum

Focus on fun at the Children’s Museum: What am I? These images feature your favorite objects at the Children’s Museum. Can you identify them? Click on the image to reveal the answer.

What am I?

DromedaryTravel through the desert on a dromedary.

MotorcycleRide a motorcycle to explore other cultures.

BoatDiscover the world by boarding a boat.

Tuk-tukDiscover Asian countries aboard a tuk-tuk.

Paint cansLet your creativity run wild in Building Works.

Theatre curtainsBecome a stage director in the Theatre.

Children’s Museum Image Gallery

TheatreGet behind-the-scenes. Dress up to become a character, become the Theatre stage director or give a standing ovation to the comedians.

TheatreGet behind-the-scenes. Dress up to become a character, become the Theatre stage director or give a standing ovation to the comedians.

TheatreGet behind-the-scenes. Dress up to become a character, become the Theatre stage director or give a standing ovation to the comedians.

TheatreGet behind-the-scenes. Dress up to become a character, become the Theatre stage director or give a standing ovation to the comedians.

TheatreGet behind-the-scenes. Dress up to become a character, become the Theatre stage director or give a standing ovation to the comedians.

CrossroadsCrossroads is the perfect opportunity to make and send a postcard to a friend, and climb aboard a lavishly decorated Pakistani bus.

CrossroadsCrossroads is the perfect opportunity to make and send a postcard to a friend, and climb aboard a lavishly decorated Pakistani bus.

CrossroadsCrossroads is the perfect opportunity to make and send a postcard to a friend, and climb aboard a lavishly decorated Pakistani bus.

StudioHandmade fun at the Studio!

Embassy and NigeriaIn busy cities, you can beat the traffic jam while taking a ride around town in a unique taxi, such as the Singapore trishaw, or tuk-tuk from Thailand. In Nigeria, listen to West African folktales and learn to play the talking drums.

Embassy and NigeriaIn busy cities, you can beat the traffic jam while taking a ride around town in a unique taxi, such as the Singapore trishaw, or tuk-tuk from Thailand. In Nigeria, listen to West African folktales and learn to play the talking drums.

Embassy and NigeriaIn busy cities, you can beat the traffic jam while taking a ride around town in a unique taxi, such as the Singapore trishaw, or tuk-tuk from Thailand. In Nigeria, listen to West African folktales and learn to play the talking drums.

Building Works, Toys and Games and MexicoHelp build a house. Have fun with the extraordinary assortment of toys and games. Then, roll out some tortillas with your family in Mexico.

JapanIn the Japanese house, try folding origami.

JapanIn the Japanese house, try folding origami.

India and Clothing CompanyIn India, help with the wedding preparations and play on the veranda. The Clothing Company lets you create a unique fabric design and try on various clothing.

IndiaIn India, help with the wedding preparations and play on the veranda.

IndiaIn India, help with the wedding preparations and play on the veranda.

IndonesiaMake your own shadow puppet and bring it to life in a puppet show.

Along the NileDecode hieroglyphics and explore a secret passage through the pyramid. Don’t forget to travel through the desert on a dromedary’s back!

Along the NileDecode hieroglyphics and explore a secret passage through the pyramid. Don’t forget to travel through the desert on a dromedary’s back!

Along the NileDecode hieroglyphics and explore a secret passage through the pyramid. Don’t forget to travel through the desert on a dromedary’s back!

Port of EntryBecome a crane operator and help unload newly arrived cargo from the hold of the Vagabond. You can even navigate the ship!

Port of EntryBecome a crane operator and help unload newly arrived cargo from the hold of the Vagabond. You can even navigate the ship!

Port of EntryBecome a crane operator and help unload newly arrived cargo from the hold of the Vagabond. You can even navigate the ship!

Port of EntryBecome a crane operator and help unload newly arrived cargo from the hold of the Vagabond. You can even navigate the ship!

Port of EntryBecome a crane operator and help unload newly arrived cargo from the hold of the Vagabond. You can even navigate the ship!

Market BazarWelcome to the Market Bazar! Here, you can bargain and trade with market vendors or catch up on local news with friends.

Market BazarWelcome to the Market Bazar! Here, you can bargain and trade with market vendors or catch up on local news with friends.

Market BazarWelcome to the Market Bazar! Here, you can bargain and trade with market vendors or catch up on local news with friends.

Market BazarWelcome to the Market Bazar! Here, you can bargain and trade with market vendors or catch up on local news with friends.

Kids’ CaféWanted: chefs, cashiers, and servers. A motorcycle awaits you in front of the Kids’ Café!

Kids' CaféWanted: chefs, cashiers, and servers. A motorcycle awaits you in front of the Kids’ Café!

Kids' CaféWanted: chefs, cashiers, and servers. A motorcycle awaits you in front of the Kids’ Café!

Kids' CaféWanted: chefs, cashiers, and servers. A motorcycle awaits you in front of the Kids’ Café!

Kids' CaféWanted: chefs, cashiers, and servers. A motorcycle awaits you in front of the Kids’ Café!

Scene-Stealers

Ages 3 to 8

Step into the spotlight with a behind-the-scenes trip to the Theatre. Choose a costume and make a grand entrance into fun!

Put the spotlight on fun for your next birthday! Our Theatre Director will take you and your friends behind the scenes for a taste of life in the theatre, and teach you the secrets of make-believe. Your first role is to design a backstage pass, giving your group VIP access to the Canadian Children’s Museum Theatre. Get into character by diving into our amazing costume trunk. Find the perfect outfit for your role, add some accessories, then lead a parade to the Theatre. After your grand entrance, the Director will help you warm up with some theatre games, and teach you some stage skills to get you ready for the limelight! With your backstage pass, you and your friends can play with all kinds of props, and learn how the sound and lighting systems work. Now take a bow!

Around the World

Ages 4 to 7

Take an unforgettable trip around the world to try Nigerian drumming and Japanese origami, learn a traditional Mexican dance, and make a piñata!

Take your friends on a whirlwind trip around the world, and see how children from different cultures celebrate special occasions. This unforgettable journey through the International Village is packed with fun and creative activities for young adventurers. Guided by an intrepid Explorer, you will climb aboard a Pakistani bus and travel to Nigeria, where you will pick up the beat of traditional drumming and join a musical parade. Next, visit Japan to learn traditional paper crafts and then make your way to Mexico to learn the raspa, a traditional folk dance performed at celebrations. Lastly, head over to the Factory, where you and your friends will make individual piñatas to take home as souvenirs of your special day.

DIY Party

Ages 5 to 12

The DIY Party option offers an alternative to one of our staff-led thematic parties. DIY Party includes Museum admission (10 kids, 2 adults), and one hour of free time in one the Museum’s party rooms. A great option for parents looking to plan their own activities!